The Southeast Iowa Wellness Expo is being held today in Fairfield at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. Terry Baker, Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau Assistant Director says this is their first year for the event. Baker says the expo is an opportunity for expose people in the community to choices that they can make that will lead to better life styles. She says they wanted to show people all of the cool things that are in their own back yard that can lead to our health and well being.

Baker says there will be a number of exhibitors and vendors as well as a number of educational demonstrations where people can participate in yoga classes, aerobics classes, dance classes and even experience some cooking demonstrations. She says the highlight of the event will be the Matt Hoover, who was on the Biggest Loser talking about his experiences. The Expo goes from 9am to 4pm today. For more information and a complete list of sessions and activities, visit TravelFairfieldIowa.com or call 641-472-2828.